Taxes
Tax Hacks 2012: Kiss Refund Loans Goodbye
B.T. Ballenger on February 17, 2012
Another awful “tax product” is finally getting flushed down the drain – this is the last year any major tax prep service will offer refund anticipation loans, which come with fees equivalent to 150 percent interest rates.
Tax Hacks 2012: 3 Ways to Supercharge Your Refund
B.T. Ballenger on February 15, 2012
Getting a fat check from Uncle Sam is nice, but using it to create a bigger refund check next year is even nicer.
14 Frugal Uses for an Income Tax Refund
Donna Freedman on February 14, 2012
Getting a tax refund this year? Invest it in something, or several somethings, that will benefit you for the rest of the year. Or even for the rest of your life.
Tax Hacks 2012: 8 Easy-to-Miss Deductions
B.T. Ballenger on February 13, 2012
There are three ways to lower your taxes: Make less, cheat, or take all the tax breaks you’re eligible for. The first two aren’t good ideas, but we can help with the third. Check out this list of commonly overlooked deductions.
Tax Hacks 2012: Should You Hire Help?
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 10, 2012
Since taxes are complicated, you may think a pro is always the way to go. But if they’re not used properly, you’re wasting your money.
Tax Hacks 2012: 6 Scams to Avoid
B.T. Ballenger on February 8, 2012
Continuing our series on tax hacks, we turn to some “tricks” you probably want to avoid – the kind offered by scam artists and the kind that you might be tempted to try yourself.
Tax Hacks 2012: 4 Places for Free Help
B.T. Ballenger on February 6, 2012
Does $100 billion sound like a lot for taxes? It’s not what Americans owe every year – it’s just what we pay to get our returns filed. But 70 percent of Americans shouldn’t be paying anything.
Tax Hacks 2012 – Home Office Deductions
B.T. Ballenger on February 3, 2012
Many eligible taxpayers avoid this part of taxes because they’ve heard it’s complicated and likely to trigger an audit. But if you’re eligible, take it. There are lots of rules, but here’s the plain-English translation.
Online Sales Taxes May Be Coming Soon
Jason Steele on December 8, 2011
It seems there’s one thing Democratic and Republican senators might agree on these days: forcing out-of-state companies to collect sales tax for online purchases. A bill has been proposed, but until it passes, here’s what you can do now to pocket the cash that might otherwise go to the taxman.
4 Reasons to Start Thinking Taxes Now
B.T. Ballenger on October 17, 2011
Nobody wants to think about taxes heading into the holidays. But there are tax opportunities now that disappear at the end of the year, and others where more time means less pain and better planning.
How the Price of Milk Might Lower Your 2012 Taxes
Jason Steele on October 12, 2011
You just might pay less in taxes next year – but no thanks to the politicians in Washington. Nope, you can thank inflation.
2011 Back-to-School Tax Holidays: When to Save in Your State
Karla Bowsher on August 4, 2011
This year’s sales tax exemption season kicks off on Aug. 5. Read on to find out how to save in your state.
8 Tips to Turn Your Vacation into a Tax Deduction
B.T. Ballenger on June 14, 2011
Vacation budgets are down, and IRS audits are up. But that doesn’t mean combining a family vacation with business travel is a bad idea – just that you have to be careful and do it right.
Ask Stacy: Do My Taxes With Software or Use an Accountant?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Lorraine has used software to do her taxes in the past, but now she’s bought a house and is wondering if the additional complexity should send her to an accountant. As a CPA myself, what do you think I said?
Can’t Pay Your Taxes? File Anyway
B.T. Ballenger on April 11, 2011
The tax deadline this year is April 18. But if you find that you owe and can’t pay, don’t bury your head in the sand by not filing. File your return on time, then check out these options for dealing with the debt.
Best Tax Advice: Don’t Pay With Plastic
LowCards.com on March 17, 2011
While credit card companies tout the benefits of paying your taxes with a credit card, this is probably the worst way to pay. Here are some better ideas.
Forgiven Credit Card Debt May Be Taxable
Stacy Johnson CPA on March 10, 2011
If you negotiated a debt settlement in 2010 on the balance of your credit card account, you may owe taxes on the forgiven debt.
Taxes 2011 – 3 Steps to Convert This Year’s Refund Into Next Year’s Tax Credit
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
What if you could take this year’s tax refund, spend every dime, then get it all back, plus 30 percent? Impossible? Not at all. Read on…
Taxes 2011 – 10 Tips to Avoid an Audit
Stacy Johnson CPA on February 21, 2011
It’s never fun to get unexpected letters in the mail from the IRS. Here’s how to keep them to a minimum.
Do You Like Us? Then Enter This Contest to Win Free Tax Software
Michael Koretzky on February 19, 2011
Have you started your taxes yet? If not, here’s a chance to win a $50 premium tax software package.
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